® Dishwasher Use & Care Guide Lavavajillas Manual Model/Modelo uso y cuidado 587.14852, 587.14853, 587.14854, 587.14859 I 154434701 Sears Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A. www.sears.
Table of Contents Master Protection Agreements Warranty ...................................................................... 3 Before Using Your Dishwasher .................................. 5 Dishwasher Features ................................................. 6 Congratulations on making a smart purchase. Your new Kenmore ®appliance is designed and manufactured for years of dependable operation. But like all products, it may require preventive maintenance or repair from time to time.
Warranty FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY ON KENMORE DISHWASHERS For one year from the date of purchase, when this dishwasher is installed and operated according to instructions provided in the Installation Instructions and Use & Care Guide, Sears will repair this dishwasher, free of charge, if defective in material or workmanship.
Dishwasher Safety Your safety and the safety of others are very important. We have provided many important safety messages in the manual and on your appliance. Always read and obey all safety messages. This symbol alerts you to potential hazards that can kill or hurt you and others. All safety will follow the safety alert symbol and either the word "DANGER" or This is themessages safety alert symbol. "WARNING.
Before Using Your Dishwasher GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS For a grounded, cord-connected dishwasher: Do not use dishwasher until completely installed. The dishwasher must be grounded. In the event of a malfunction or breakdown, grounding will reduce the risk of electric shock by providing a path of least resistance for electric current. The dishwasher is equipped with a cord having an equipment-grounding conductor and a grounding plug.
Dishwasher Features Nozzle and Upper Spray Funnel pages Tub Gasket_ page 14 10,15 Top Rack page 10 Middle Spray Arm Serial pages 10,15 (located on right side of tub) Label i_i!i!iii!iiiiiili!iii!iii_iii_i_iii_i_iii! ¸'¸¸¸!_i!i_;_iiii'_,,,"i'i!_i'i_,i!!_!i_!i,,!_;ii_.°._,,, Lower Spray Arm pages 11,15 Overfill Boffom Rack page 10 Silverware Basket page 11 Protector page 14 Glass Trap page 14 Prewash Detergent Cup \ page 12 \ Detergent page 12 Rinse Aid Dispenser page 13 Vent pages 6,8,16
Wash System Your Kenmore dishwasher filters 100% of the water for optimum cleaning. The wash system uses alternating arms to save water and energy and includes a heavy-duty stainless steel food disposer that grinds up large food particles. How the wash system works 1. Load the dishwasher (See Preparing and Loading Dishes). 2. Hot water enters the dishwasher and covers the filter. 3. Detergent is dispensed at the appropriate time and mixed with the hot water.
Operating Instructions Vent Latch Getting Started 1. Load dishwasher (See Preparing and Loading Dishes). . . 2. Add detergent (See Dishwasher Dispenser & Detergents). 8. . If using WASH DELAY, go to step number 8. Run hot water faucet nearest dishwasher until water is hot. Turn water off. To start, close door to latch. Add rinse aid, if needed (See Rinse Aid). Wash Delay Allows you to delay starting the POTS PANS cycle. .
Operating Instructions (continued) To Select Cycle Cycle Cycle Chart Water (approx.) Time* (minutes) Washes/ Rinses For pots, pans, casseroles and dinnerware with dried-on or baked-on soils. • Turn dial to POTS PANS. • Select HEATED WASH ON option. • Select other desired OPTIONS. 7.2 gal. 27.3 liters 83 2 washes 4 rinses For regularly soiled dishes and silverware. • Turn dial to NORMAL WASH. • Select desired OPTIONS. 6.0 gal. 22.
Preparing and Loading Dishes Be sure nothing protrudes through the bottom of the rack to block rotation of middle spray arm. Dish Preparation Scrape away large pieces of food, bones, pits, toothpicks, etc. The continuous filtered wash system will remove remaining food particles. Burned-on foods should be loosened before loading. Empty liquids from glasses and cups.
Preparing and Loading Loading the Silverware Dishes (continued) Basket When covers are up, mix items in each section of the basket with some pointing up and some down to avoid nesting. Water spray cannot reach nested items. Cut Injury Load sharp items (knives, skewers, etc.) pointing down. Failure to do so may result in injury. Load the silverware basket while it is in the bottom rack or take the basket out for loading on a counter or table.
Dishwasher Dispenser Detergents Filling the Detergent Dispenser How much Detergent to use The amount of detergent to use depends on the water hardness. Water hardness is measured in grains per gallon. Using too little detergent can result in poor cleaning and hard water filming or spotting. Using too much detergent in soft water can cause a permanent film called etching. Your local water company, water softener company or county extension agent can tell you the water hardness in your area.
Dishwasher Detergents Dispenser Factors Affecting Performance (continued) Rinse Aid Water Pressure Rinse aid greatly improves drying and reduces water spots and filming. Water "sheets" off dishes rather than forming water droplets that cling and leave spots. The hot water line to dishwasher must provide water pressure between 20 and 120 psi. Low water pressure may occur when laundry or showers are in operation. Wait until water use is reduced before starting dishwasher.
Care and Cleaning Care of Drain Air Gap If a drain air gap was installed for your built-in dishwasher, check to make sure it is clean so the dishwasher will drain properly. A drain air gap is usually mounted on countertop and can be inspected by removing the cover. This is not part of your dishwasher and is not covered by warranty. Burn Hazard Allow heating element to cool before cleaning the interior. Failure to do so can result in burns.
Solutions to Common Dishwashing Problems Dishware Chipped Before calling for service, review this list. It may save you both time and expense. This list includes common experiences that are not the result of defective workmanship or material in your dishwasher. Food Soils Left on Dishes ° Load with care and do not overload. (See Preparing and Loading Dishes.) ° Place delicate items in top rack. ° Place glasses securely against pins and not over pins.
Solutions to Common Dishwashing Problems (continued) Detergent Left in Cups Dishwasher • Detergent may be old. Discard and use fresh detergent. • If unit is hooked up to a food waste disposer, make sure the disposer is empty. • Be sure water action can reach the dispenser. • • Check to see if cycle has been completed. • Check to see if the knockout plug has been removed from inside the food waste disposer inlet. Check to see if drain hose is kinked.
Solutions to Common Dishwashing Problems (continued) Removing Spots and Film Hard water can cause lime deposit buildup on the interior of the dishwasher. Dishes and glasses may also get spots and film for a number of reasons. (See Glassware/Flatware Spotted or Cloudy section.) To remove buildup, spots and film, clean using the following instructions: 1. Load clean dishes and glasses in normal manner. Do not load any metal utensils or silverware. 2. Do not add detergent. 3.
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